HD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering program is designed to equip students with a strong foundation in the principles of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism, along with the practical skills required to design, analyze, and maintain modern engineering systems. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory experience to prepare graduates for diverse roles in industry, research, and innovation.

Students will study core areas such as circuit analysis, digital and analog electronics, power systems, control systems, telecommunications, embedded systems, and renewable energy technologies. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, critical thinking, and the application of engineering principles to real-world challenges.

The curriculum is structured to develop competencies in system design, simulation, testing, and project management. Students will gain experience using industry-standard tools and software, and will engage in individual and group projects that reflect current technological trends, including smart grids, automation, and sustainable energy solutions.

Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for careers in sectors such as power generation and distribution, telecommunications, manufacturing, automation, robotics, and electronics design. The program also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate studies and research in specialized areas of electrical and electronic engineering.

Entry Qualification

• GCE A/L - Math’s / Bio / Technology Streams or G.C.E. O/L + Foundation

English requirement

• Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) English Grade C or above, or a pass in the ICBT Academic English Studies course or recognized
• equivalent qualification

Upon successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, students are eligible to progress to the BSc (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering offered by Liverpool John Moores University.

Semester 01

• 4601ICBTEL Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• 4602ICBTEL Analogue Electronics and Electrical Circuits
• 4603ICBTEL Digital Electronics

Semester 02

• 4600ICBTEG Engineering Mathematics - I
• 4604ICBTEL Programming for Intelligent Systems
• 4605ICBTEL Signals and Systems with AI
• 4606ICBTEL Principles of Communications Systems

Semester 03

• 5600ICBTEG Engineering Mathematics - II
• 5601ICBTEL Advanced Embedded Systems and VLSI Design
• 5602ICBTEL Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Semester 04

• 5601ICBTEG Engineering Design Project
• 5603ICBTEL Electrical Power System Design and Analysis
• 5604ICBTEL Electrical Machines and Drives
• 5605ICBTEL Industrial Automation with PLC & SCADA

Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates can pursue exciting careers across key industries, including:

• Power & Energy
• Telecommunications
• Manufacturing & Automation
• Construction & Building Services
• Electronics & Embedded Systems
• Renewable Energy